[ref. z18859620] Amazon - Occupancy Planning Area Lead (AMER – Area 4), GREF – Regional Portfolio Management (RPM)

The area lead collaborates closely with various stakeholders to drive successful occupancy planning initiatives and deliver data-driven recommendations for future space requirements.

The Area Lead will oversee the Southwestern U.S. program, to include planning, budgeting, and activities that support corporate office locations across their assigned area.

The candidate must be able to balance frugality with creativity in offering solutions and approach problem-solving with an emphasis on root cause. An ideal candidate is able to navigate high level of ambiguity and demonstrate a bias for action, taking calculated risks in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage and guide an OP team of vendors responsible for the tactical occupancy planning across the area, ensuring all activities align with the Amazon’s goals and standards.
• Oversee the collection, verification, and analysis of headcount and space data, including current capacity and future projections, to support strategic occupancy planning and area optimization.
• Act as the primary liaison between the OP area teams, the GREF regional OP manager, and local business units. Ensure effective communication and collaboration to gather strategic direction and align area occupancy plans with regional requirements and local business needs.
• Develop occupancy scenarios and migration plans, evaluating multiple options to deliver data-driven recommendations that support real estate strategy and business goals.
• Project Manage all occupancy planning activities, including data collection, scenario analysis, and presentation of recommendations for your assigned area to the regional OP lead; and facilitate alignment calls with Workplace Strategists.
• Oversee all reporting on area-based occupancy metrics, space allocations, and other relevant data to support real estate decisions and portfolio strategy.
• Manage day-to-day operational occupancy requests and coordinate with GREF teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date space utilization data and as-built documentation for assigned area.- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Project Management, architecture, interior design or related field, or related professional experience.
• 7+ years professional experience required - a significant portion of which should demonstrate success in leading portfolio strategy and broad scale occupancy planning and move management projects
• 5+ years of experience in program/ project management, to include delivering cross functional projects - Ability to think strategically and develop long-term occupancy plans that align with business objectives and real estate strategies.
• Expertise in analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, and using data to inform strategic decisions and optimize space utilization.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, build strong relationships, and manage expectations effectively.
• Solid project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• In-depth understanding of occupancy planning, space management, and corporate real estate, with experience in managing large, geographically diverse portfolios.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.